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Apparatus, system, and method for robotic sensing for haptic feedback

US11341826B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 2018
Grant dateMay 24, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06N20/00
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A robotic-arm apparatus may include a robotic hand dimensioned to approximate a size and movement of a user's hand. The robotic-arm apparatus may also include one or more tactile-sensing pads coupled to at least a portion of the robotic hand, wherein a tactile-sensing pad is configured to detect surface data about a surface in a real-world environment. Additionally, the robotic-arm apparatus may include an actuator configured to move the robotic hand to mimic a motion of a glove worn by the user's hand, wherein the glove is configured to provide haptic feedback corresponding to the surface data to the user's hand. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

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